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Design Over DrinksMore Episodes Loading...We’ve got some new episodes coming your way, including our first Design & Pop Culture, and more in our Deep Dive Series!Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks2025-06-1800 min
Design Over DrinksEpisode 308 with Gayle BartGayle is a designer at HOK, and current IIDA NPC Board member, which is how we met. She is super passionate about sustainability, and we have some great conversation around that subject on this episode! We talk about her experience at Philly U/Thomas Jefferson U, working and volunteering for IIDA on the east coast, and that we both lived in the NYC/NJ area reminisce about the things we miss from there, and of course, her work here in Seattle.Timestamps:Welcome: 00:25First non- drink related question: 02:32Schooling: 10:122025-05-212h 05
Design Over DrinksEpisode 307 with Emily FeichtEmily and I were connected through pod guest, and friend Peter. This ended up being a really great conversation. We talk about what it is like to be freelance designers, her schooling at University of Oregon, her summer working for AmeriCorps and Habitat for Humanity, plus geek out about theatre for a bit. Enjoy!Timestamps:Welcome: 00:25First non- drink related question: 02:32Schooling: 06:26Internships & Work Experience: 38:45The Big Questions: 1:20:07The Fun Stuff: 1:37:14Shownotes:Show notes from this episode...2025-05-071h 59
Design Over DrinksEpisode 306 with Katie HoganKatie is such a generous and genuine person. She and I crossed paths a few times but really got to talking during my last NeoCon. Interior Design is her second career, and she went forward knowing how and where she wanted to work. Doing just that now, we talk about that journey, and much more.Also, I’m so loud again in this episode, ugh, sorry!Timestamps:Welcome: 00:26First non- drink related question: 01:19Schooling: 11:40Internships & Work Experience: 30:25The Big Questions: 45:54The Fun...2025-04-231h 25
Design Over DrinksEpisode 305 with Bob UstanikTimestamps:Welcome: 00:10First non- drink related question: 04:35Schooling, Internships & Work Experience: 10:43The Big Questions: 1:03:07The Fun Stuff: 1:35:15Show Notes:Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.Thanks for listening!Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com2025-04-092h 04
Design Over DrinksEpisode 304 with Kimiya KhezriThis episodes’ designer, Kimiya Khezri, resides in Vancouver, BC. We will talk about her schooling and work life as an Interior Designer in Canada, her journey as a residential designer and what drives her designs.Note: My sound is not great this episode, I was still working through some mic issues when this was recorded. I sound tin-can-y, sometimes you will hear me typing (why is this keyboard so loud?!), and clicking my mouse (why is this loud too?!!), or moving in my creaky ass chair (why are chairs so loud!?!) in the background while I am sp...2025-03-261h 28
Design Over DrinksEpisode 303 with Nicole NelsonNicole is another talented designer I know through IIDA. I’ve had the benefit of seeing her portfolio grow, and am excited for you all to hear about her experience in college during the lockdown, her internships, her business and marketing background, and her design journey.Note: There are some volume/sound issues in my audio early on in this episode but resolve by the time we get through the first few minutes.Timestamps:Welcome: 00:10First non- drink related question: 02:45Schooling: 11:27Internships & Work Experience: 26:17...2025-03-121h 39
Design Over DrinksPlaying Catch-Up!No new episodes this week, but look for a classic Design Over Drinks Episode to hit the airwaves next Wednesday.Episodes will start releasing every other week moving forward.Photo by Logan WestomDesign Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks2025-03-0501 min
Design Over DrinksInterior Design Legislation Part 2: Current Affairs in AK, ID, & WAIn Part 2 of our Legislative Deep Dive I talk with Matt Thompson and Megan Onley about what the current happenings in Washington State, Idaho and a bit on Alaska and Oregon. We Talk about where these states are in their journey toward legislation, what bill language might look like, the process post introduction of a bill, and ways you can take action.Timestamps:Welcome & Disclaimer: 00:10Brief Legislative History: 02:09What is a Consortium & Why is Interior Design Legislation Important?: 5:05Current Affairs in WA, ID, & AK: 14:07Bill...2025-02-261h 18
Design Over DrinksInterior Design Legislation Part 1: History & BackgroundThis is our first Deep Dive Episode! One of the most important things happening in our profession right now is the push for legislation across the country for Interior Design. This is not been a short, or easy journey and I hope to begin to tell those stories here. My hope is that this episode along with part 2, will be primer for those trying to understand the full picture. Enjoy!Timestamps:Welcome: 00:09Disclaimer: 00:52Definition of Interior Design: 01:24Design/ Legislative History 1900-1975: 4:53First Jurisdiction with Legislation: 8:592025-02-1930 min
Design Over DrinksFirst Deep Dive Topic is Legislation!Our first Deep Dive Topic on Legislation will go live on February 19th!Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks2025-02-1400 min
Design Over DrinksEpisode 302 with Kristen Petersen-MotanIn this episode Kendra talks with Kristen Petersen-Motan. An Interior Designer who specializes in education spaces. We talk about restroom design, the importance of sustainability and resources for being more sustainable in your material selection. We also discuss the decolonization of design and the importance of...you guessed it...Networking!Timestamps:Welcome: 00:35First non- drink related question: 01:13Schooling: 05:20Work Experience: 15:14The Big Questions: 47:35The Fun Stuff: 1:27:32Show Notes:Show notes, links, and images from this episode can...2025-02-121h 43